UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 100
The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Under Article 249, Rajya Sabha may authorise Parliament to legislate on State List matters in the national interest through a resolution backed by at least two-thirds of members present and voting.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Lok Sabha alone has no Article 249 national-interest resolution power.
B: Incorrect - A supermajority of Lok Sabha’s total strength is not the Article 249 rule.
C: Incorrect - A simple majority of Rajya Sabha’s total strength is insufficient.
D: Correct - Correct-Rajya Sabha needs at least two-thirds of members present and voting.